Chattanooga State Community College received a major charitable gift from Amedisys Home Health Services to support the college’s “We have the fever!” health science capital campaign.  As a passionate advocate for quality healthcare education, Amedisys Home Health Services presented Chattanooga State with a $100,000 contribution, which catapulted the capital campaign beyond its goal of $3 million and ensured a successful conclusion to this important community-wide endeavor.  Amedisys designated its gift to a scholarship fund that provides financial support to students studying for a career in healthcare.

Dr. James Catanzaro, president of Chattanooga State, noted the significance of the generosity expressed by Amedisys Home Health Services.  “This endorsement from Amedisys propelled the “We have the fever!” campaign to more than $3.03 million in gifts and pledges.  We are profoundly appreciative for this investment in the future of Chattanooga State.”

Jill Cannon, senior vice president of operations for Home Care and Hospice at Amedisys Home Health Services, commented, “Amedisys is honored to be a part of the education and development of nurses and other allied health professionals for the future of health care delivery.  Nursing is the core service of home care and the nursing shortage facing our industry is most concerning to us.  Chattanooga State offers opportunities for education to people in many of the locations we serve in the Tri-state area.  We are excited to be affiliated with Chattanooga State Community College.”

Chattanooga State Foundation Board Chairman, Archie Meyers, Jr., stated that the pledge made by Amedisys Home Health Services illustrates “the outstanding support we have received from those who understand the need for well-trained healthcare professionals.”  Mr. Meyers continued, “Grady P. Williams and W. Leonard Fant, general co-chairmen of the campaign, have done an exceptional job for Chattanooga State in reaching out to the community, and we are especially grateful to Amedisys Home Health Services for providing the scholarship support needed to help us exceed our goal.”

Chattanooga State Community College is a comprehensive, regionally accredited community college, operated under the policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents College System.  Founded in 1965 and serving a six-county area in Southeast Tennessee, Chattanooga State offers a wide array of programs and services.